Job Description

Job Introduction

We are currently looking for an Assistant Director: Deputy Head of Legal Services to join us in a brand new key role at the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH).



With a career at RSH you'll be joining an organisation that gives you the opportunity to make a difference to people's lives, regulating a sector that houses 4 million people across England.

About the role:

As the Assistant Director you will act as a specialist advisor in a broad range of legal specialities, ensuring a comprehensive and strategic corporate understanding of legal risk. You will deputise for the Head of Legal and will provide expert advice to the Executive Team and Board on legal matters, as well helping support and develop a legal service focussed on helping the regulator meet its fundamental objectives.



This is a leadership role, where you will manage a team of solicitors and legal professionals, supporting their development, alongside managing the delivery of the team's objectives and targets.

About you:

As the successful candidate you will be a qualified solicitor with demonstrable experience in a senior legal role. You will have specialist and technical knowledge in a relevant area, including public law, with the ability to quickly develop your expertise in new areas. You will have the ability to understand organisational strategic context and internal client objectives, with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively, developing and nurturing key senior relationships. You will have experience of managing legal professionals, with the ability to support and develop a high performing team.

General Information:

Why work at RSH?

At RSH, we offer a fantastic range of benefits including a 35 hour working week, 33 days annual leave and access to the Civil Service Pension Scheme.



Our staff survey results consistently show that our staff think that the best thing about working at the RSH is our flexible and hybrid working, along with our family friendly policies that support work-life balance.



We also offer access to our staff discount scheme, cycle to work scheme, a Nuffield Health Screening; and a range of other well-being focussed benefits. Full information on this and our other fantastic benefits is available on our website.

Location

We operate a hybrid model of working with a mix of office and home working, as well as offering a range of flexible working arrangements.



This role can be based out of any of RSH's core offices in Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, London and Bristol. Our Manchester and Bristol offices will be relocating during 2025/26, however will remain within the city centre. Most roles involve some travel within England between our offices, with some roles also involving onsite visits to social housing providers.

Interviews

Interviews are expected to take place in December and will be held via Microsoft Teams. We expect this to be a two stage interview process.

Benefits and Salary

At RSH, we offer a competitive salary along with a range of excellent benefits; full information is available on our website.



The salary for this role is a spot salary within the given range, which will normally be the minimum of the range. There is no incremental progression through a pay scale. Annual salary reviews are determined by the government pay award.

Things you need to know

Application process

For more information on the role, please see the attached Role Profile.



To apply, please complete the online application form on the RSH careers site detailing your experience. We will also ask you to provide a supporting statement or to answer specific role related questions, detailing how you meet the criteria of the role, which will be used in assessing your application. Guidance on the application process is available on our website.



Candidates must have valid right to work in the UK, as unfortunately we are unable to provide sponsorship and must also meet the requirements outlined in the Civil Service Nationality Rules. Please see our website for more information.

Commitment to equality and diversity

Our anonymous shortlisting process helps to ensure fair and consistent recruitment decisions, based solely on skills and experience.



We are a Disability Confident Employer and shortlist those who best meet the minimum criteria as part of our commitment.



We are passionate about building a diverse and inclusive workplace, where everyone feels valued and respected and has the opportunity to thrive. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, beliefs, identities and life experiences, recognising that varied perspectives enrich our organisation.